This easy chia seed pudding recipe is a perfect healthy breakfast or snack!

This recipe is for one, all for you, no need to share. It has become my go-to breakfast/afternoon snack. It’s cool, creamy, and lightly sweet. Topped off with fresh fruit, homemade granola, and a drizzle of nut butter it tastes like dessert, but it’s packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats.

The humble chia pudding, star of the overnight breakfast, now adapted into an easy and delicious protein-rich recipe! With less than 10 minutes of prep time, it’s perfect for a stress-free start to your day.

Another reason I love this chia pudding? It’s super easy to make, and it keeps in the fridge for about 5 days. So if you are a fan of meal prepping, this recipe is for you. Make a batch of chia seed pudding on the weekend, and portion it into individual jars or containers. You will have a quick, healthy breakfast ready for every day of the week!

Chia seed popularity has surged due to growing consumer interest in health-promoting “superfoods,” driven by their rich nutritional profile including high fiber, omega-3s, and protein content, as well as their versatility and ability to be incorporated into various dietary trends like plant-based and gluten-free diets.

Social media platforms, health influencers, and wellness campaigns have further fueled this trend, spreading awareness of their benefits for heart health, digestion, and weight management.

This delightful chia pudding is basically an alternate (and much more delicious!) way of getting your protein shake in. So, whatever protein powder you already use for your before/after gym/bed shake will work. This recipe is a simple and tasty protein-rich snack or dessert that is loaded with 20+ grams of protein!

Chia seeds have high amounts of calcium, zinc, magnesium, iron, selenium and copper. Often referred to as one of the world’s most nutritious foods they pack a mighty punch, aiding digestion, supporting heart health, and providing a sustained source of energy throughout the day.

For example…

2 tablespoons of chia seeds has:
64% more potassium than a banana
5 times more calcium than milk
41% of your daily fibre
3 x more iron than spinach
2 x the antioxidants of blueberries
100% more omega-3 than salmon

Indulge guilt-free in this healthy dish that not only satisfies your sweet cravings but also supports your well-being.  Its a delicious way to treat yourself while nourishing your body from the inside out.

Chia pudding is delicious, especially when paired with nuts and berries. Pack your pudding in mason jars for grab-and-go breakfasts. I leave room at the top of my jars to add lots of toppings! My favorites are whipped coconut cream (recipe below in notes) fresh, dried or freeze dried fruits or berries, chopped nuts, nut butters and coconut flakes.

So, if you have a batch of this base recipe (simply double or triple it) in the fridge to make a quick breakfast or snack during the week, this raspberry chia pudding might just become your personal favorite. It rests overnight for a power-packed breakfast, treat, or snack. Irresistible goodness!

Popular toppings for chia seed pudding:

One of the best thing about chia pudding for me is…the toppings! I can go simple, over-the-top, or somewhere in between – whatever I’m feeling that day and I never get bored with the same thing day after day.

On its own, chia pudding is creamy, rich, and lightly sweet. But let’s be honest: the best part of any chia seed pudding recipe is the toppings! Load up your chia seed pudding for a healthy breakfast or snack! If you are meal prepping, wait to add the toppings until right before you eat.

Here are some of my favorite toppings I use to mix things up:

Fresh fruit. I love piling berries and tart cherries on chia seed pudding. Use fresh ones in the summer and thawed frozen ones for the rest of the year.
Something crunchy, like coconut flakes, chopped nuts, hemp or sunflower seeds or homemade granola.
Something sweet. Add an extra drizzle of honey or maple syrup. Chocolate chips are delicious too!
Something yummy like a drizzle of nut butter or a dollop of whipped coconut cream (recipe below in notes).

Toppings are where the fun happens, so don’t be afraid to experiment. Half the joy of chia seed pudding is in the mix-and-match possibilities!

Really, it’s more than just a recipe to me. Along with overnight oats, chia seed pudding is part of the foundation of my healthier way of eating. It’s one of the simple, nourishing dishes that started it all and holds a special place in my heart.

It may seem silly to feel nostalgic about some chia seeds and milk, but I do. Every time I make this, I can’t eat it without thinking back to the early days of experimenting with recipes, figuring out what worked, and how far this journey has come.

Needless to say this chia seed pudding has stuck with me through the years for many reasons – it’s easy, wholesome, and I can make it taste like whatever I’m craving. Hope it works for you too.  😊

Raspberry Chia Protein Pudding For One

Don’t want to spend your mornings in the kitchen? Make this simple, 6-ingredient raspberry chia seed pudding that's thick, creamy and delicious. It tastes like dessert, but it's filled with fiber, protein, and healthy fats. Loaded with nutrients and perfect for breakfast, dessert or a snack.

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword clean eating breakfast, clean eating dessert or snack, raspberry chia protein pudding for one, raspberry chia pudding single serve, single serving chia protein pudding

Servings 1

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup coconut or almond milk
• 1/4 cup cottage cheese
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 scoop protein or collagen peptides powder
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Raspberry Sauce

• 1 cup raspberries, frozen or fresh
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup 

Topping

• Almond flakes

Instructions

• Combine milk, cottage cheese, chia seeds, protein powder, honey and vanilla. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight,

  Add raspberries, water and honey to a small saucepan, heat it up on medium-high heat, and cook for about 5 minutes, mashing the raspberries. Add more water if needed.

  Remove from the heat and let it cool down. It will thicken as it cools.

  To serve: Pour the raspberry sauce over your chia pudding and top up with almond flakes.

  Notes: It’s important that you stir the chia pudding after it’s chilled for a few hours. By stirring it, you will break up any clumps of chia seeds in the milk or at the bottom of the jar. If the chia seeds are clumped, they won’t absorb as much liquid, which will result in a thinner pudding.

  If your chia pudding is too thin after it chills overnight, add more chia seeds, stir well, and chill it for another few hours. The extra chia seeds will absorb the excess liquid.

  Store chia pudding in a covered jar or other airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

  If the pudding becomes too thick, loosen it with a little extra milk before adding your desired toppings and digging in.

  Tip: Scale up this recipe if you are making it for meal prep!

  Your chia seed pudding is ready to eat when it has a creamy, pudding-like texture. Just add your favorite toppings and enjoy!  

Notes

Homemade Whipped Coconut Cream

Add even more nutrition and healthy qualities to many other dishes with nutrient-dense fluffy, whipped coconut cream.

It’s a dairy-free dessert topping that is not overly sweet and made with simple ingredients. This whipped coconut cream is just as thick, luscious, and creamy as dairy-full whipped cream and ideal for topping cakes, tarts, puddings, hot cocoa, and more.

Made with just 3 ingredients in 5 minutes of active time. Be sure to chill the canned coconut cream or milk the day before you need it.

Packed with healthy fats, tons of other good stuff and amazing flavour to help support a healthy, fit body.

Go here for the simple recipe:  Whipped Coconut Cream 

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